Poor research @businessinsider. It's durian that smells like rotten onions, not jackfruit.

On the outside, this giant fruit resembles something out of the Jurassic era and smells like sweet, rotting onions. But don’t be fooled: The fruit, known as a jackfruit, is being hailed as a “miracle” crop that could save millions from starvation. And the unique fruit inside of it is just the beginning of the jackfruit’s many wonders. Iqbal Osman on Flickr Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world — one fruit can weigh between 10 to 100 pounds and contain hundreds of seeds that are rich in protein, potassium, calcium, and iron — all of which are important for bodily growth. This enigmatic fruit is native to South and Southeast Asia; it is rare to find jackfruit in the United States. Luckily, Chinatown in Manhattan sells whole, fresh jackfruit. To get a first-hand look at this leathery, prickly food, Business Insider trekked from Flat Iron to Chinatown where we...